CIA CIA Immigration Forms & Filing Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which form must an employer file to petition for a nonimmigrant worker in H-1B specialty occupation status?
- Form I-129 (Correct answer)
- Form I-140
- Form I-360
- Form I-526
Correct answer: Form I-129
Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, is used by employers to sponsor foreign nationals for various nonimmigrant work visas including H-1B.
Question 2: What is the filing fee waiver form for individuals who cannot afford USCIS fees?
- Form I-912 (Correct answer)
- Form I-290B
- Form I-601A
- Form I-290A
Correct answer: Form I-912
Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, allows eligible individuals to request that USCIS waive filing fees based on inability to pay.
Question 3: Which form is used to appeal or file a motion to reopen/reconsider a USCIS decision?
- Form I-290B (Correct answer)
- Form EOIR-26
- Form I-246
- Form I-881
Correct answer: Form I-290B
Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion, is filed with USCIS to appeal a decision to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or file a motion to reopen or reconsider.
Question 4: What is the standard filing fee structure for USCIS, and when must fees be current?
- Fees are fixed for 5 years and locked at filing date
- Fees must be correct at the time of filing; sending an outdated fee results in rejection (Correct answer)
- Fees can be paid in installments over 90 days
- Fees are only required at final adjudication
Correct answer: Fees must be correct at the time of filing; sending an outdated fee results in rejection
USCIS requires the correct fee at the time of submission; applications submitted with incorrect fees are rejected without adjudication.
Question 5: Form I-131 is used for which of the following purposes?
- Employment authorization
- Adjustment of status
- Advance parole and travel documents (Correct answer)
- Removal of conditions on residence
Correct answer: Advance parole and travel documents
Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, is used to apply for a reentry permit, refugee travel document, or advance parole for travel outside the U.S.
Question 6: For which petitions does USCIS offer Premium Processing Service, and what is the processing guarantee?
- All petitions; 30 calendar days
- Certain employment-based petitions; 15 business days (Correct answer)
- Family petitions only; 10 business days
- Humanitarian petitions; 45 calendar days
Correct answer: Certain employment-based petitions; 15 business days
Premium Processing is available for certain employment-based petitions (e.g., I-129, I-140) and guarantees a decision or RFE within 15 business days.
CIA CIA Immigration Forms & Filing Procedures 2
Which form must an employer file to petition for a nonimmigrant worker in H-1B specialty occupation status?